Dive-site story
Situated along the western fringe of Isla Cacaluta within Huatulco National Park, this Pacific site features scattered volcanic boulder formations, rocky drop-offs, and patches of Pocillopora hard corals. Divers navigate swim-throughs, overhangs, and granite cracks that shelter nocturnal predators and schooling reef fish.
Rugged granite boulders with coral patches and small swim-throughs
Regular encounters with rays resting along sandy channels between rocks
Sheltered coves within Huatulco National Park that harbor diverse Pacific macro life
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dry winter and spring months bring calmer seas and occasional seasonal upwellings that attract larger pelagics.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cortez AngelfishPomacanthus zonipectus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Panamic Green MorayGymnothorax castaneus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pacific BoxfishOstracion meleagris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Olive Ridley Sea TurtleLepidochelys olivacea | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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